Sharing the stories behind great products

Dear Makers,

This year, JAM London turns 6. Time flies when you're having fun! In 2015, the two of us started this event to hear first-hand product stories – not just the wins, but also the failures, the ups and down, and all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes. Fast forward to today, JAM is the community for all those on a mission to build something great.

We hope you'll join us for our best JAM to date!

Mathilde & Seb

What is it?

Building great products is hard. JAM is about learning from those who've been there and done it. Street food, craft coffee, and friendly vibes included.

Watch the 2019 recap →

Brilliant conference @makingjam, my first time and am really impressed, great speakers, had a top day and gained a lot of insight. Really surpassed other (more expensive) Product conferences I’ve been to. Bravo 👏

Holly Niblett

Product Manager – carwow

"JAM isn't a product conference where everyone is trying to shine and make themselves look good but a meet-up of product lover here to be honest and helpful. They just do things differently and it's very much in phase with the new generation of Product people and that's why I love them."

Lea Samrani

Head of Product – CharityJob

An epic learning experience

What's on

Day 1

Wednesday – 14th Oct '20

Workshops

Add skills to your your product toolkit with one of our hands-on, specialised workshops, taught by experts in their field.

Day 2

Thursday – 15th Oct '20

Conference

Topics

Topic #1

Building with AI

In the wake of the great AI awakening, failing to adapt your product can mean falling behind. But beyond the hype, what does AI really mean for us product people? What's possible today? What skills and frameworks are being used? Let's explore the possibilities -and potential pitfalls- of designing AI-powered products and experiences. Discover how these products are being built today, and learn how we can adapt our skill sets for the decades ahead.

Topic #2

Shaping the future

As the world is changing faster than ever – socially and technologically, our role as makers is also evolving. We have the power (and responsibility) to design better products that solve ever-bigger problems. How do we go about doing this? This year, we’ll learn from the makers who ambitiously focus on social impact with the products they build. We’ll also explore the tools and approaches we can use to shape the future we want to live in.

Topic #3

Sharing stories

We're staying true to our guiding principle of sharing the stories behind great products. With a series of Show & Tell talks, we'll hear insider stories behind new products in the making. Makers will share their behind-the-scenes processes, tools of the trade and lessons learned.

Speakers

EvelynGosnell

Head of Product, Irrational Labs

Evelyn is Managing Director at Irrational Labs and frequent speaker in behavioral economics and consumer psychology.

She is an expert in helping companies use the science of decision-making to better understand how real people think and behave, thereby creating better products and services for them.

Evelyn was previously the Head of Product Development and Behavioral Science at Shapa, a health startup founded by behavioral scientist Dan Ariely.

Anne-LaureLe Cunff

Founder, Ness Labs

Anne-Laure Le Cunff is the founder of Ness Labs, a product and research studio with a focus on mindful productivity, helping hundreds of thousands of makers achieve more without sacrificing their mental health.

She is also an MSc of Applied Neuroscience candidate at King’s College London.

As an ex-Googler, entrepreneur, self-taught coder, and neuroscience student, her work focuses on offering tools, content, and coaching helping people be happier and healthier.

Anne-Laure runs Maker Mind, a weekly newsletter at the intersection of neuroscience and entrepreneurship, with more than 7,000 subscribers. Her work has been featured in WIRED, Forbes, Rolling Stone, and more.

AlexDavis

Head of Product, Mozilla

Alex has been building and growing products for 15 years. After co-founding and growing three startups, he moved on to a consulting role where he designed and optimized the referral loops for more than twenty well established e-commerces contributing up to 75% revenue growth.

Over the last 5 years, he’s led mobile growth for Mozilla Firefox and then product managed Firefox’s Accounts, Sync and Cloud Services teams. During this period, he played a core role in implementing an experimentation and data culture across both marketing and product organizations at Mozilla.

MichalBloch Ron

Senior Product Manager, Microsoft

Michal Bloch Ron is a Senior product leader at Cortana by Microsoft, offering intelligent experiences to M365 users. Leading the strategy and execution of building AI-powered productivity services for the modern workplace.

Previously she led the product at Microsoft Accelerator across 7 global programs for later stage startups. Before joining Microsoft, Michal served as an analyst at a Giza venture capital fund, working closely with top tier Israeli startups and entrepreneurs.

JessHolbrook

Co-lead, People+AI Research, Google

Jess Holbrook is a founder and lead of Google’s People + AI Research group (PAIR) who focus on making AI partnerships productive, enjoyable, and fair. He and his team conduct human-AI interaction research, create open-source tools and platforms to build AI responsibly, and widen the circle of who can participate in the development and application of AI through publications and events. Prior to joining Google, he was a UX Researcher at Amazon and Microsoft. He received his Ph.D in Psychology from the University of Oregon and his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Washington.

LaraMendonça

Design Lead, Bumble

Laura leads the product design team at Bumble. Her focus is on building a collaborative and diverse team, and empowering Bumble in their mission to help people build healthy, safe and equal relationships.

Before that, she worked in product design and branding for a range of companies, including TransferWise, HSBC, Mitsubishi and Sky. She also volunteered at Pride in London, leading the redesign of their website.

When she’s not working, you can find her reading fiction novels in public spaces, watching Scorsese films at home or travelling with her sister. Born and raised in Brazil, she currently lives in London with her family and her dog Miley.

Workshops

We're currently a comprehensive program of workshops to choose from. You can already book your ticket and pick your session later.

More speakers and workshops coming soon!

What to expect

No awkward networking and business cards. Just genuine conversations and friendly vibes. The perfect atmosphere to share what's on your mind and make meaningful connections.

Approachable speakers

You won't find the usual thought leaders and recognised experts in our lineups. Just product makers who're figuring out how to be better at their craft –– just like you. Some will inspire you, others will challenge your perspective. All of them will help you build something great.

Stories from the trenches

Tired of being fed 'tried and tested' strategies? Or perhaps you're experiencing framework fatigue? We got you. Our events focus on sharing practical stories you can learn from and relate to. 100% no bullshit guarantee.

Candid conversations

Forget crowded auditoriums. We keep things nice and cozy, and shake up the traditional event formats to bring you closer to your team and fellow attendees. You'll feel at home... even if you've traveled from far to attend.

Hands-on workshops

Whether you want to practice a specific technique, sharpen your design thinking, or expand your soft skills, these sessions will help you think more clearly, make better decisions, and crush whatever goals you have in front of you.

New connections

A few days can have a lasting impact. A story arms you with the confidence you need to get ahead in your career; a casual conversation leads to your next role; a speaker becomes a mentor. When the right people are in the room, there are endless possibilities.

Tasty food

It's hard to learn things on an empty stomach. At events, content is king, experience is queen. Food brings us together, and we take this matter seriously. You're in for a treat!

All the deets

Where is it?

Hawker House

Schedule

Wed – 14 Oct 20

Workshops

Breakfast

09:00

Workshops

10:00

Thu – 15 Oct 20

Conference

Breakfast

09:00

Talks

10:00

Lunch

12:00

Talks

14:00

After-party

18:00

Questions

Do you offer group discounts?

Absolutely! And the more, the merrier – so we hope you come along with your team. 4-8 tickets – 10%. 8+ tickets – 15%. Drop us an email before checking out and we'll send you the relevant discount code - hello@jamlondon.io

What's the refund policy?

We'll offer a full refund for any cancellations made 30 days before the event starts.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes, just send us an email.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Yes, just send us the name of the new attendee and we'll transfer the ticket.

Sponsors

Tickets

Last year, we sold out six weeks ahead of the event, so book as soon as possible to guarantee your spot!